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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,579.93, 582,922.94 and 135,801.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,579.93, 582,922.94 and 135,801.77 is: 203,721.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,579.93 : 582,922.94 = 135,801.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,579.93/582,922.94 = 135,801.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,579.93x = 582,922.94 × 135,801.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,579.93x = 79,161,963,431.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,161,963,431.98/388,579.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,721.19

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